Is Bitcoin really just a speculative bubble? That’s what the talking heads on cable news want you to think. They laugh it off as digital tulip mania, a passing fancy sure to crash and burn. What if I told you that Bitcoin’s recent runup to $87,200 is for something other...
The cryptocurrency industry continues to chart a difficult path. Investor sentiment, regulatory proposals and evolving perceptions of Bitcoin’s strategic value all have a profound impact in this constantly-fluid environment. Instead, Bitcoin has continued to behave like a highly volatile tech stock. Yearly, it has experienced immediate price fluctuations while making...
The future of the global economy is today deeply enmeshed within a difficult web of growing trade uncertainties, with retaliatory tariffs fueling an inferno of blighted exports. Crypto investors need to understand these dynamics. Trade wars often lead to market volatility, which presents new risks as well as new opportunities....
Look, I get it. The promise of easy money lures in thousands more with the fantasy of rescuing them from poverty. Of course, this draw is particularly powerful in Africa, where opportunities can seem scarce. Mr. Harris is incredibly passionate about the powers of the blockchain and fintech to empower...
The gut-wrenching story of the St. Francis woman who lost $80,000 to a cryptocurrency scam is not just a tragic but cautionary tale. It should act as a flashing red light warning us all. At the same time, it shines a light on the crypto industry’s murkiest corners. Wicked smart...
Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....
Bitcoin has vaulted to an all-time high – peaking at an intraday high of $88,821.47. This breakout comes after weeks of tight, sideways price action – a period that has had investors excited and anticipating this move. The surge coincided with pro-cryptocurrency Paul Atkins being sworn in as the new...
Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...
Western analysts are salivating over Bitcoin possibly reaching $92,000. Okay, fine. Let’s be honest, that’s a whole lot of yesterday’s news in Southeast Asia. We understand that Wall Street is attuned to charting lines and price targets, and the like. In contrast, Gen Z in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam...
$90,000 Bitcoin? So what? That’s probably your first thought. Another number, another headline. Allow me to say, this is not another price point. For Africa, a jump to $90K-$92K would be a tectonic shift kind of deal. Perhaps this new record will ignite the new financial revolution that has been...
Bitcoin (BTC) price has recently made powerful bullish momentum. This has left many individual investors scrambling to figure out whether it’s going to shoot up to $90,000 in the near future. This article unpacks the technical analysis behind TCX’s potential rally. That includes an overview of major support and resistance...
The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...
Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...